IDIOMS AND PHRASES
He has to keep a tight R--- on his expenditure because he earns a paltry salary.
The rider lost control of the R---- and the horse veered off course.
REIN - keep a (tight) rein on something/someone
REINS - how a rider controls a horse
If you FAIL to arrive on time, you will be DISQUALIFIED from the examination.
F______ to arrive on time will result in D_______ from the examination.
FAILURE, DISQUALIFICATION
No one asked her to contribute - she did it of her own A-----.
of her own ACCORD
Because they have INTRODUCED more machines, many workers have LOST their jobs.
The I_____________ of more machines has meant the L___ of many jobs.
INTRODUCTION, LOSS
She had to R----- to getting a loan from the bank.
RESORT (noun, verb)
Fewer children are being born, which has led to many primary schools closing.
The D_______ in birth rate has caused the C_______ of many primary schools.
DECREASE, CLOSURE
Bus F---- in the town have risen by 150 percent in the last 18 months. This is unacceptable.
FARES
They are reducing the price of electric cars in the hope of increasing the number of people who buy them.
They are making a R__________ in the price of electric cars in the hope of increasing the D_________ for them.
REDUCTION, DEMAND
Working such long hours over so many years has taken a heavy T--- on her health.
TOLL (take a toll on)
There is not enough affordable housing, which has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of homeless people.
A S___________ of affordable housing has resulted in a sharp increase in H____________.
SHORTAGE, HOMELESSNESS